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GJ02 XYS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,371 mi
Last recorded81,371 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 81,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2019 81,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2018 77,736 miles

Front windscreen marked/not in drivers view

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2018 77,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front windscreen marked/not in drivers view

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 65,720 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 65,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,674 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,652 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,375 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,739 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,540 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,562 miles

Both sills damaged

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,247 miles

Both rear outer sills damaged

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,615 miles

n/s o/s rear outersills are damaged

n/s o/s rear tyres are cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,971 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 43,261 miles

screen damaged (outside swept area)

Pass 1 May 2007 37,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,216 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GJ02 XYS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ02 XYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ02 XYS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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